Parking Near Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta
Where Can I Park for Timms Centre for the Arts?
For a show, the venue directs drivers to underground parking on 112th Street at the front of the building, with the entrance on the east side of 112 Street. Surface-level parking is also an option. Nearby listed spaces include 11135 85 Avenue, 280 m away at $9.99 an hour, and a secure garage 270 m away at $150 a month.
- Address
- 11161 87 Avenue NW
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking in Edmonton: 11135 85 Avenue, 280 m (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Health Sciences/Jubilee station, 530 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near University of Alberta
Rows of red seats in a theatre Photo: Pexels / Arto Suraj
Event-Day Parking at the Timms Centre for the Arts
The venue sits at 11161 87 Avenue NW in Greater Strathcona, near University of Alberta. The Timms Centre for the Arts FAQ directs drivers to underground parking on 112th Street at the front of the building (timmscentre.ca). The Faculty of Arts gives the entrance more precisely as the east side of 112 Street and also identifies surface-level parking as an option (ualberta.ca).
The university lists the Timms Centre Parkade, also called TIMP, on North Campus with Monday to Sunday operating hours of 06:00 to 22:00 (ualberta.ca). Entry to that parkade requires an access card (ualberta.ca), so an evening audience member should allow time to use an alternative if card access does not cover the visit. The venue’s FAQ recommends taking the train to the University station when arriving by LRT (timmscentre.ca).
Nearby Parksy Spaces for a TCA Show
The closest listed option is a secure garage on 86 Avenue NW, 270 m from the venue, priced at $150 a month. A space at 11135 85 Avenue is 280 m away and costs $9.99 an hour, making it a straightforward choice for a single performance. Both locations are close enough for a short walk before the curtain and after the show.
An evening parking pass near the University of Alberta is 440 m away and costs $150 a month. Two covered or nearby options are listed 630 m from the venue: parking near St. Stephen’s College at $6.99 an hour, and a secure covered garage at $3.67 an hour. The 630 m choices involve a longer walk after a late performance than the 270 m and 280 m spaces.
Named Alternatives Near 11161 87 Avenue NW
The Timms Centre Parkade, identified by the University of Alberta as TIMP, is the named on-campus alternative for drivers looking for a university-operated facility (ualberta.ca). The parkade is on North Campus and has an access-card entry requirement (ualberta.ca). Underground parking is also identified at the venue itself, with access from 112 Street, while the Faculty of Arts separately lists surface-level parking (ualberta.ca).
A commercial parking service lists parking near 87 Avenue and 112 Street NW, Edmonton, with rates starting at $5.99 and event parking shown from $6 to $24 (way.com). The service also lists overnight parking from $8 to $44 (way.com). These named facilities suit drivers who prefer a paid lot or parkade close to the theatre rather than searching residential streets around the University of Alberta campus.
Street Restrictions and Enforcement Around the Theatre
Access to the underground parking described by the venue is from 112th Street at the front of the building, with the Faculty of Arts specifying the east side of 112 Street (timmscentre.ca; ualberta.ca).
The University of Alberta identifies the Timms Centre Parkade as a controlled facility requiring an access card for entry (ualberta.ca). The university also lists operating hours of 06:00 to 22:00 from Monday to Sunday for TIMP (ualberta.ca). Drivers attending a late show should treat those hours and the access-card rule as practical limits on using the university parkade, rather than relying on unrestricted after-hours entry.
LRT and Walking Access to the Venue
Health Sciences/Jubilee station is the nearest station, 530 m from the venue, with a seven-minute walk to the theatre. The station provides a useful alternative for visitors who want to avoid driving into Greater Strathcona near University of Alberta, particularly for an evening performance.
The venue’s FAQ directs LRT passengers to take the train to the University station (timmscentre.ca). The theatre is 170 m from the centre of the University of Alberta, placing it within the campus area while remaining at 11161 87 Avenue NW. Drivers who park farther from the building can combine a longer walk with the direct approach along the surrounding campus streets rather than depending on the underground entrance.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Timms Centre for the Arts?
For a show, the venue directs drivers to underground parking on 112th Street at the front of the building, with the entrance on the east side of 112 Street. Surface-level parking is also an option. Nearby listed spaces include 11135 85 Avenue, 280 m away at $9.99 an hour, and a secure garage 270 m away at $150 a month.
What Are the Closest Paid Parking Options for a Timms Centre for the Arts Performance?
The closest listed space is a secure garage on 86 Avenue NW, 270 m from the venue, priced at $150 a month. A space at 11135 85 Avenue is 280 m away and costs $9.99 an hour. Both are close enough for a short walk before and after a performance.
Can I Use the Timms Centre Parkade for Evening Parking?
The Timms Centre Parkade, also called TIMP, is on North Campus and operates Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 22:00. Entry requires an access card. Drivers attending a late show should treat those operating hours and the card requirement as practical limits and allow time to use an alternative if needed.
Where Is the Underground Parking Entrance?
Underground parking is accessed from 112th Street at the front of the building. The Faculty of Arts specifies the entrance as being on the east side of 112 Street and also identifies surface-level parking as an option. The venue’s address is 11161 87 Avenue NW in Greater Strathcona, near University of Alberta.
What Other Paid Parking Is Available Near the Theatre?
An evening parking pass near the University of Alberta is 440 m away and costs $150 a month. Two options 630 m away are parking near St. Stephen’s College at $6.99 an hour and a secure covered garage at $3.67 an hour. The 630 m choices involve a longer walk after a late performance.
Can I Take LRT Instead of Driving to a Performance?
The venue’s FAQ recommends taking the train to the University station. Health Sciences/Jubilee station is 530 m from the venue, with a seven-minute walk to the theatre. LRT provides an alternative for visitors who want to avoid driving into Greater Strathcona near University of Alberta, particularly for an evening performance.
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